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Portobello Music offer a large selection of products and services, including a wide range of vintage acoustic and electric guitars, as well as amplifiers, effects and accessories. They also provide a repair facility as well as many other additional services such as tutor videos and books.

Top 5 reviews of Portobello Music

I wanted to buy a guitar for my grandson's 11th birthday as he really loved rock music and wanted to learn how to play it.

I had quite a hard time finding this place but I was told it is one of the best guitar shops in town and I don't spare time or expenses when it comes to making my grandson's dream come true.

I was a bit worried because I don't really know anything about musical instruments...more

Portobello Music4.0 out of 5
4 February 2012

by Ellie P.

This is a friendly neighbourhood place for a newbie musician to pick out a guitar and accessories. The staff is extremely helpful and recommended guitars over a range of price points. While most of their stock is guitars, they have a number of other instruments.

You feel very good supporting a great local business. It's a small shop and the times we've gone it seems like there are lots of...more

Portobello Music4.0 out of 5
18 November 2008

by Meike B.

This is a Notting Hill institution and long may it continue. Their emphasis is on guitars which are also serviced (best to check first who's on duty as quality may vary ).

Portobello Music feels just like a good rock'n'roll music shop should. The owner displays just the right level of indifference and most visitors actually play quite well.

This place is quite hard to find if you don't know it's there because it's sort of tucked away behind other places. It's worth looking for though as they have a lot of really good instruments inside, both electric and acoustic guitars and bass's as well as a variety of other things. They do setups there as well, so if you need the action adjusting on your guitar then you can just take it along...more

Portobello Music4.0 out of 5
15 January 2008

by jwhittock

Portobello Music is a little gem tucked away behind the hustle and bustle of Portobello Road. It's located next door to the famous People's Sound Record Store, which is the last remaining remnant of All Saints Road's West Indian past, and like it's counterpart, you'll find a real slice of old skool West London when you walk through the doors. Inside, you'll find a great selection of acoustic,...more

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